Govt stresses safe riverine travel
LIMBANG: The Sarawak government is committed to ensuring a safe and comfortable river transportation system. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the authorities are organising awareness programmes with emphasis on river safety and cleanliness. “The River Safety and Cleanliness Awareness Programme is an initiative, commitment, and continuous effort by the Sarawak government through […]
RM100 mil allocated for water supply in Serian
SERIAN: The Sarawak government has allocated a fund of RM100 million to supply clean water for the Serian area. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts II Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that the residents of Kampung Sega Baru in particular will be able to enjoy clean water supply after the implementation of the […]
Land matters come under state: Premier
KUCHING: Matters pertaining to land in the state come under the purview of the state government. Period. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg made this clear when reacting to the Federal Department of Lands and Mines’ (JKPTG) proposal to standardise land premium rates to avoid public interest projects being disrupted. “Cannot. Because […]
Sarawak mulls setting up commercial bank
GEDONG: The Sarawak government plans to set up its own commercial bank. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said by having its own commercial bank, Sarawak would be able to better help small and medium entrepreneurs in this state. “When our economy is growing, it will trigger greater participation of the private […]
Sarawak to conduct independent study on poverty
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government is to conduct an independent study to measure the poverty rate in the state which is expected to be completed within this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU) team of economists and experts would conduct the survey and once […]
S’wak move to privatise its ports to attract foreign investors
SIBU: The Sarawak government plans to consolidate and later privatise its five state ports for greater efficiency and attract foreign investments. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi said the ports are Miri Port, Samalaju Port, Rajang Port, Tanjung Manis Port and Kuching Port. “Under my ministry, there is a plan to […]
Sarawak acquires 4.95% stake in Affin Bank
KUCHING: The Sarawak government, via its investment arm State Financial Secretary Sarawak, has acquired a 4.95 per cent stake in Affin Bank Bhd for about RM221.74 million. Affin Bank said Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) has confirmed that it had on April 13, 2023 divested 112,558,000 ordinary shares in the bank, representing 4.95 per cent […]
Collab inked to provide palliative care training
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is collaborating with the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) in an effort to increase the promotion and provision of palliative care services in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the Sarawak government and APHN would provide the first palliative care training for healthcare workers […]
State govt looks at 3D printers for construction industry
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is exploring new technology such as the use of giant construction 3D printers as alternative methods to build houses and complexes. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state wants to have a new approach for the building industry. “I have sent a group from a construction […]
theStage, a platform for youth to unearth talents
SIBU: The Sarawak government through the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) will always give the greatest support to theStage programme, said Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. The MTCP deputy minister said that theStage programme is a platform for local youth to showcase their talent, enhance the artistic atmosphere and gather talent […]
